It is a matter of some interest, that the only other volume A Mouth Sweeter Than Salt reminds one of is Ake, by Wole Soyinka. What is it about these Yorubas? AMA ATA AIDOO SaltSomeSweeterVolume
There are powerful forces undermining progress in Africa. But one must never underestimate the power of the people to bring about change. AMA ATA AIDOO ChanceneverUnderestimate
No matter what anybody says, we can’t have it all. Not if you are a woman. Not yet. AMA ATA AIDOO AllAnyoneNoSay
Politicians are easy to attack, but frankly, we are all guilty of not meeting the needs of Africa’s young people properly. AMA ATA AIDOO EasyGuiltPoliticianProperty
At the age of 15, a teacher had asked me what I wanted to do for a career, and without knowing why or even how I replied that I wanted to be a poet. AMA ATA AIDOO FifteenReply
Things are working out… towards their dazzling conclusions. AMA ATA AIDOO ConclusionCutDazzlingToward
